Suggestions for cases for X1 with viewfinder and grip attached...

[ashwinrao1]

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I think that the M9 and noctilux 0.95 would be a tight fit in the Fogg flute. You could/should try a Billingham Pola shoulder bag, which will fit the camera, looks handsome, and is a great bag, not all that much bigger than the Flute...

[grohde]

mthks for your recommendation and comment!

my best,

Guenter

[Stefan K]

Hi all,

 

I've just got my X1 and have also been looking for cases/pouches.

 

This Zing lens pouch is neoprene and will not be to everyone's taste but it was just what I was looking for:

 

Zing Small Pouch-Blk/Blk: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

 

As you can see from the (iphone) photos below it takes an X1+grip and a viewfinder if required. It's a bit snug length wise but a firm tug of the drawcord (a rubber shock cord) closes it leaving only a tiny aperture.

 

It affords adequate protection for me and slides in and out without any dials being knocked. The lack of velcro means you can also get your camera out silently. Not bad for 8 GBP.

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[nippa]

After initial misgivings I've settled on Leica's own ERC.

It's easy to use , packs easily for air travel even fits inside a jacket pocket and protects the camera while in use.

 

Just back from a week in Greece and I never needed the viewfinder even on the beach:)

[whrwhr]

i am glad that you settled on the case that you felt best suited the camera. i currently just use the sleeve that came with the camera. however it all fits in my 'M classics" bag (i highly recommend), that goes everywhere with me. unfortunately seth no longer does a smaller bag, so it may be the leica case for me as well. so far i have not felt a need for a clip on viewfinder, so your comment is also useful. i am travelling from australia to nyc for 2 weeks so hopefully some street photography as well.

 

kind regards

whrwhr

[eelekim]

I don't have the grip and I don't want one. The handling without the grip is good enough to me. But I've got an X1 viewfinder recently. The lovely Leica leather case doesn't fit now.

 

I found this bag at home. A really cheap looking one, especially when compared with the Leica leather case.

 

Anyway, it fits well. I don't like the velcro though. You can imagine how noisy it is when opening the bag...

[jlroyer]

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Where did you buy the wrist strap. I also have this same bag, bought previously for a Leica CM film camera. My leather neck strap which came with my X1 won't work well in this bag.

 

Jim

[ChiILX1]

May I suggest the Carga bag in my signature?

[CFoo]

Hi Ashwin,

 

The Fogg Flute is indeed a handsome looking and quality carrier befitting for the X1. I'm currently using a Crumpler 2-million to hold my X1 and D-Lux4 whenever I'm out travelling. But in view that I'm getting a viewfinder and AA half case soon, I think it would be challenging to squeeze both cameras in. The Fogg Flute looks really nice and I might just snap it.

 

One other question is - your experience using the CV35 viewfinder via-a-vis the Leica 36mm viewfinder, does the difference between 35mm and 36mm cause any problems for you? In terms of visual quality, how does CV35 match up to the Leica version? I'm quite keen to get he CV35 as it is currently in stock and its half the price of Leica. Your advise would be most appreciated.

 

I've been a faithful follower of your articles on Steve Huff's blog as I find your sharing very practical and inspirational!

 

CFoo